´There exists a correlation between the soul, place, and destiny, and my paintings serve as a representation of this connection¨.
Kirsty Wain, a talented contemporary British painter currently based in Spain, explores the profound connection between the soul, place, and destiny through her artwork, which has been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as 'Being with Trees' in Gibraltar and 'Regeneration' at the Hansard Studio in London. Her pieces, which focus on the beauty of landscapes, can be found in private collections worldwide, as she employs color and line to capture the true essence of each location with a sense of liberation and individuality.
Kirsty Wainś landscape art endeavors to encapsulate the intrinsic nature of a location by employing a liberal approach, utilizing color and line to construct a harmonious arrangement. The influence of post-impressionism resonates throughout her creations, characterized by the application of thick, textured paint onto the canvas. Enthused by the perpetual beauty of the natural world, Kirsty Wain finds inspiration in the intricate details of trees, the undulating contours of the terrain, the vastness of the ocean, and the captivating allure of the skies. Each place holds significance for Wain, evoking vivid recollections of a fleeting instant or a poignant memory.
Lemon Tree and Banana Plant
I am working on a new series of acrylics of garden and patio scenes and really embracing the freedom and playfulness of working with this medium. The paintings are drying super fast in the Spanish Summer heat!
I have been engrossed in painting flowers! The evolution of my series of still life paintings featuring flowers, created with oil paints, has advanced from my initial quick acrylics on paper to my recent works showcasing irises in a Chinese vase and a textured vase of roses. While drawing inspiration from Van Gogh and Matisse, I have incorporated my own artistic style. There are more paintings in this collection to come, as I continue to explore this theme.
Painting in process ¨Coastal sunset in Manilva¨
A hint of Hockney - Painting the Alhambra.
BAHÍA ROCOSA EN PLAYA DE LOS TOROS
Rocky Shore at Manilva Costa, oil on canvas 90x90cm
Out walking in Andalucia looking for good places to set up and paint.
Hansard Studio, Hansard Mews, London, UK
Three of my oil paintings are currently featured in the 2023 ALL Water/Seascape Painting/Drawing Exhibition at All Water seascape online exhibition.
Trees by the Mediterranean at San Louis de Sabinillas 23x23" oil on canvas
Bahia Rocasa en Playa de las Toros 35x35" oil on canvas
Secluded beach 11x8" oil on paper
The coral tree is a beautiful tropical plant with brilliant red flowers. The first painting was completed at the beginning of Spring in Manilva, Andalucia. Although this painting has a bright blue sky it was actually a sunny but very cold morning. I was inspired by the twisted greyish mass of branches and did not initially notice the bright red flowers emerging at the base. The painting will feature in the Regeneration exhibition at Hansard Studio Gallery in London in December 2023. A few weeks I later returned to the same place and painted the second piece when the tree was in bloom.
´Budding Coral Tree with Palms´ 2023 oil on canvas 80x80cm
´Coral Tree in Bloom´ 2023 oil on canvas 2023 80x80cm
An atmospheric, heavily textured impressionistic oil painting of the almond blossom trees in Andalucia, with beautiful goldfinches flying through the landscape.
The colours and textures are reminiscent of Van Goghs olive trees series, which was completed in 1889. Whilst also containing traces of Hockney's recent landscape work.
In this piece, I have included the goldfinches to describe the characteristics of the Andalucian environment and the life of the wilderness.
Signed on the front.
Original oil on Canvas (diptych)
Each canvas measures 70x100 cm. Total dimensions 140 x 100 cm
A collection of oil paintings and watercolours completed in Spain between 2014 - 2023.
Tree Paintings created in Malvern UK - A collection of oil paintings and watercolours. This film documents paintings completed in England between 2010 - 2014.
Seascapes by Kirsty Wain - A collection of oil paintings and watercolours created in Spain.
BAHÍA ROCOSA EN PLAYA DE LOS TOROS (2023)
A beautiful impressionistic oil painting of the Mediterranean Sea seen from the coast in Manilva, Costa del Sol.
With vivid aqua and turquoise tones and lush thick paint application, flecks of pinks in the rocks highlight the everchanging light.
90x90cm 3cm deep, with the painting continuing around the edges.
Signed on the front Wain 2023
A collection of oil paintings created in Spain.
